How did the Industrial Revolution contribute to global climate change?(1 point)

Question

Responses

It led to an increased use of alternative fuels other than fossil fuels.
It led to an increased use of alternative fuels other than fossil fuels.

It led to the development of nonrenewable sources of energy.
It led to the development of nonrenewable sources of energy.

It led to an increased use of coal, oil, and other fossil fuels.
It led to an increased use of coal, oil, and other fossil fuels.

It led to the release of chemicals that destroyed the ozone layer.
It led to the release of chemicals that destroyed the ozone layer.

Answer 1

The correct response is: It led to an increased use of coal, oil, and other fossil fuels.

The burning of fossil fuels during the Industrial Revolution released large amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, which is a major contributor to global climate change.